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Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities (The Public Square),New
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A passionate defense of the humanities from one of today's foremost public intellectualsIn this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education.Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking about the aims of education has gone disturbingly awry in the United States and abroad. We increasingly treat education as though its primary goal were to teach students to be economically productive rather than to think critically and become knowledgeable and empathetic citizens. This shortsighted focus on profitable skills has eroded our ability to criticize authority, reduced our sympathy with the marginalized and different, and damaged our competence to deal with complex global problems. And the loss of these basic capacities jeopardizes the health of democracies and the hope of a decent world.In response to this dire situation, Nussbaum argues that we must resist efforts to reduce education to a tool of the gross national product. Rather, we must work to reconnect education to the humanities in order to give students the capacity to be true democratic citizens of their countries and the world.Drawing on the stories of troublingand hopefuleducational developments from around the world, Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities'? A: The book argues that the humanities are essential for creating competent democratic citizens and critiques the current trend of prioritizing economic productivity over critical thinking and empathy in education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Martha Nussbaum, a celebrated philosopher and public intellectual known for her work in the field of humanities.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in this book? A: Key themes include the importance of liberal arts education, the dangers of a profit-driven educational system, and the need for reconnecting education with the humanities to foster democratic citizenship.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Not for Profit' published? A: The book was published on March 26, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, it is particularly suitable for educators and anyone interested in the future of education and the role of the humanities.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book provide examples from around the world? A: Yes, Nussbaum draws on various educational developments from around the world to illustrate her arguments.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the revised edition of 'Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities'.